About Aurangabad

Aurangabad

Aurangabad, named after the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb is a tourist hub with so many historical monuments. The city lies along the banks of river Kham and is one of the fastest growing cities in the world. The famous caves of Ajanta and Ellora are situated here which have been recognized by UNESCO as the world heritage sites. Other tourist attractions include the various museums which house the art treasures of the region.

Budget Hotels in AurangabadBeing one of the major tourist destinations of the region, Aurangabad has a lot to offer when it comes to the provision of staying facilities. Hotel Janaki Executive is located at a distance of 5.2 Kms from the Aurangabad Railway Bus Stand on the Nagpur Aurangabad Mumbai Highway and costs a price range of around Rs. 2036. The Manor Hotel is situated at a pebble throw distance of 2.4 Kms from Aurangabad Railway Bus Stand on Bhanudas Sabhagarh Railway Station Road and the price is Rs. 1983 for the single night stay. Another place to stay is the Key Hotel which lies at a distance of 2Kms from Aurangabad Railway Bus Stand on Bhanudas Sabhagrah Railway Staion Road and charges a sum of Rs. 2961. The luxury hotel Taj residency is located at 8Kms from the Aurangabad Railway Bus Stand and costs a price of Rs. 5844. Hotel Classic is located quite nearby the Aurangabad Railway Bus Stand and costs just Rs. 832.

LanguageThe main language spoken here is Ahirani which is similar to Marathi and Andh.

Events in AurangabadWith so many festivals going throughout the year, Dussehra is celebratd in the month of September-October for a period of 10 days. Ganesh Chaturthi is an important festival with a celebration continuing for over 10 days. Another festival is the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji and celebrated in the month of May with quite zeal.

Places to See in AurangabadThe main tourist attractions are Bibi Ka Maqbara, lying at a distance of 6.5 Kms from Aurangabad Railway Bus Stand and Panchakki is placed at around 4 Kms from the same. The other place worth visiting is Aurangabad Caves which is placed at 8.9 from Aurangabad Bus Stand.

How to Get There

Air:One can reach the town of Aurangabad by air easily with Aurangabad airport lying across.

Rail:The city of Aurangabad owns a railway station connecting all the major cities through train routes.

BusThe Aurangabad Bus Stand provides quite an efficient bus service connecting and commuting the tourist passengers from all over the adjacent regions. Avail book bus online service offered by TicketGoose.com to get to Dausa without hassle. To get discounted bus tickets you will have to book your tickets in advance.

About Akola

Akola

Akola is a city located in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, India. It is situated 250 km west of Nagpur, and 584 km east of Mumbai. Akola is now a developing city in the Vidarbha region. It is known for cotton production, oil mills, grain market and various types of dal. The IT sector is growing at a high rate in this region. It is the third biggest city in the region of Vidarbha.

Places to StayThere are many budget as well as luxury hotels in Akola. Regency Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 600), Center Plaza Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 700), Jasnagra Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 1700) and Green Vallies Resort (Tariff – Rs. 1000) are some of the popular hotels of this city.

LanguageThe official language is Marathi. Hindi, Urdu and English are also spoken.

EventsAkola is known for theatre, literature, classical music and sports. It is a colourful city that celebrates Holi, Diwali and other festivals.

Places to VisitNarnala (40 km away) has a fort and a wild life sanctuary, Raj Rajeshwari Temple, Ashok Vatika and Mount Carmel Church are popular tourist attractions. There are many temples and mosques in the city that are all worth a visit.

How to Get There

Air:Akola Airport is located in the city itself. The other nearby airports are at Nagpur and Aurangabad.

Rail:Akola Railway Station has good connectivity with major cities like Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi and many more.

Bus:Akola is connected to all the cities of Maharashtra and beyond. While booking your tickets online look out for those bus booking sites that offer the cheapest bus tickets.